Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2872(RSP)
Situation in Afghanistan: supporting women and communities affected by the recent earthquakes
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 9 October 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 9 October 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
9 October 2025 · decision 8
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Situation in Afghanistan: supporting women and communities affected by the recent earthquakes
Adopted 504 for · 74 against · 30 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The text urges international actors to deliver aid, lift restrictions on humanitarian access, and condemn measures like internet shutdowns.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Changes the stance on CJEU judgments and asylum assessments, and rephrases the call regarding human rights defenders in Pakistan. Adds a welcome for the new investigative mechanism and the renewal of the UN Special Rapporteur's mandate. The other changes are formal: decimal separators are updated.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 9 Oct 2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on Afghanistan condemns Taliban restrictions and the humanitarian crisis after the 2025 earthquake, urging aid access, women's rights, and accountability.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2025
Tabled for plenary· 6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0427/2025
AI summary:This resolution expresses sympathy for earthquake victims in Afghanistan and condemns Taliban restrictions on women and Islamist terrorism. It calls for aid to reach those in need, with women's full participation, and for continued EU support without legitimising the Taliban.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0420/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the Taliban's systemic discrimination against women and girls, calling it gender apartheid and possibly crimes against humanity, and supports ICC accountability efforts.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0418/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the situation in Afghanistan after the 2025 earthquakes, condemning Taliban restrictions on women and girls that hindered relief, and calling for increased humanitarian aid and diplomatic pressure.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0416/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the situation in Afghanistan after the earthquakes, calling for aid to be conditional on cooperation in returning illegal migrants, and for technical cooperation on returns and women's rights.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0426/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the situation in Afghanistan after the 31 August 2025 earthquake, expressing solidarity with victims and condemning Taliban restrictions that hinder aid and women's rights.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0415/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns gender apartheid and the Taliban's restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan, urging the de facto authorities to restore their rights and participation in public life.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0425/2025
AI summary:Parliament expresses deep concern about the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan after the earthquakes and calls for increased aid, respect for women's rights, and adherence to international law.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0417/2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on Afghanistan condemns Taliban restrictions on women and the impact of the 2025 earthquake, urging increased aid and accountability.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
9 October 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 9 Oct 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0415/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0416/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0417/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0418/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0420/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0425/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0426/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0427/2025Adopted text TA10-0229/2025
7 October 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
7 October 2025
12 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendments 1–2Amendments 3–4Amendments 5–10Amendment 11Amendment 12
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2872(RSP)